| Sep 20, 2010 | Rights / DemocracyThe only two constants in life are death and taxes. Congress has decided to combine the two by sending tens of millions of tax dollars, in lieu of flowers, to underwrite non-profit institutions named after recently deceased lawmakers, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and...
| Aug 23, 2010 | Economy / BusinessThings in Washington these days are beginning to look a lot like Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Two ghosts from Republican administrations past have risen from political Palookaville to rattle their chains and issue dire warnings to their former colleagues....
| Aug 16, 2010 | Environment / HealthThe economy is in the tank, and, unless we do something about it, it’s about to get worse. It turns out the mortgage meltdown we’ve been suffering through is only the first wave. Wave No. 2 may be more like a tsunami: Between now and 2014, $1.4 trillion in...
| Aug 9, 2010 | Environment / HealthImagine putting solar panels on your roof for no money down. You partner with your city or municipality to cover the up-front cost of your new renewable energy system, which you pay back to the city as an add-on to your property taxes. You spread your payments out...
| Aug 2, 2010 | Economy / BusinessAs a small business owner, I pay my taxes and give charitable contributions to ensure that my community is a healthy and vibrant place. My company is dedicated to making technology, communications, and the Internet in line with federal disability laws and accessible...
